Wedding Bells Bring Joy to Specht and Cunningham Families
A double wedding week end unfolds in Steubenville with Arles Specht and Mary Florence of Middleport Ohio uniting at Trinity Episcopal Church. Attendants include Florence de Long Craig Elizabeth Tilden Eva Buchner and Katherine Hills as bridesmaids. The reception follows at the bride’s home before the couple departs for a wedding journey. Also in Cross Creek district Miss Flora Sharp and Lance Cunningham wed at the bride’s residence with Pink and white decor. Homer Vance and Sara McNelly also marry at Miss McNelly’s home with pink and white decor and a later eastern trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Specht
Mary Florence
GC. W. Eddy
Iddleport
N. Y
Trinity
Harcourt Seims
Gambier
Ohio
Missise Specht
Fawin Irish
Steubenville
Charles Kendall
Chas, Ewings
Frank Nicholson
Middleport
Delaware
Lulu Specht
Charles I
B. Anderson
Washington
Buisch
Cross Creek
Washington County
Flora Sharp
J. M. Sharp
Lancelot Cunningham
Harry Rhodes
Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
Liltercee
Ebderville
Homer Vance
Sara McNelly
Miss McNelly
Mr. Rhodes
Vance
Death of Former Mayor William Riley Felt Sudden
Surprise mingled with sorrow as word spread that former Mayor William Riley died early Saturday at 4 30 am at his daughter Mrs Eugene’s home after a brief illness. The public knew little of his serious condition and friends were unprepared for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley
Riley
Eugene
Death of Joseph McCullough Aged 69 At Fernwood
Joseph McCullough a respected farmer from near Fernwood died Sunday at age 69 after years of ill health including Brights disease. He suffered a paralytic stroke previously. Survived by two sons Edward and William and brother Walter Athey McCullough. He was a Sant member of KE church and belonged to the 157th O V I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCullough
Fernwood
McCullough
Edward
William
Walter Athey McCulagh
Sant
KE. Church
Child Dorothy Ryan Dies at 14 Months in Pleasant Heights
Dorothy Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home on Pleasant Heights aged 14 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ryan
Dorothy
Frank Ryan
Pleasant Heights
Death of Thomas Donahie in Chicago at 12 years
Thomas Donahie a former Toronto resident and brother of John A Donahie died in Chicago on Sunday morning June 14 1908 aged 12. He worked in the Toronto sewer pipe business for years and retained an interest after moving to Chicago three years ago. His wife had died earlier and he leaves three sons John William and Thomas. He was a Catholic. His brother John A Donahie of Toronto went to Chicago for the funeral services Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Donahie
Toronto
John A. Donahie
Chicago
John
William
Thomas
Mrs Freelove J Hanna Dies at 74 in Home of Daughter
Mrs. Freelove J. Hanna widow of William Hanna who died in 1861 passed away on Friday morning at her daughter Mrs John Green’s home 023 North Fighter Street aged 74 years. The record notes her death and surviving relatives.
Death in Steubenville Obituary for Mrs Hanna
In failing health for a year and jaundiced last week she died after a hip injury from a fall. Born May 17, 1834 at Woodsheld she was daughter of James and Delilah Fairhurst. Married to Mr Hanna April 15 1852 in Island Creek township, lived there, later Steubenville three years. Joined Christian Church in 1868. Survived by three children Mrs John Green, Miss Mattie Hanna, Samuel Hanna. eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment at Two Ridge Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Misa Mattie Hanna
Samuel Hanna
Junction City
Two Ridge Church
Obituary notices from Steubenville region deaths and services
Obituary notices detail deaths of H A Foster aged 38 born 1870 in Smithfield and linked family ties including Eva Westlake. William Lease of Salem township about 84. Myrtle Rogers funeral at West Market Street with Rev Grable Evans officiating and detailed pallbearers. Mrs B W Doyle funeral arrangements from Sewickley to Steubenville. Margaret Yarnell service at Third Presbyterian Church with pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Rogers
West Market Street
Grable
Evans
George Winters
God
William Albright
Anson Campbell
William Thomas
John McKinnon
Fred Lacher
Joseph Miller
Alice Kells
Emma Poole
Ada Watkins
Frank Maple
Margaret Yarnell
Rowland
Third Presbyterian Church
Wm. Campbell
Otis Yarnell
Wm. Myers
James Longacre
Johnohnston
Charles Knowles
Obsequies for Nathaniel H. Holmes Held After Train Death
Funeral held today at 1 30 o'clock for Nathaniel H. Holmes who died when a Canton excursion train struck him in a tunnel near Hopedale. In charge of Grand Army Post, Holmes a Spanish American War veteran. Survived by mother Mrs. Sara Holmes and brothers A M Holmes C H Holmes J K Holmes and sister Mrs Frank Naylor. Steubenville friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel H. Holmes
Hopedale
Herald-Star
Holmes
Canton
Grand Army Post
Cuba
Philippines
A. A. Moore
Jefferson County
Sara Holmes
A. M. Holmes
Pittsburg
C. H. Holmes
Cleerland
J. K. Holmes
California
Frank Naylor
Mingo
Steubenville
Hayes Chapel to Host Children's Day Celebration
Hayes Chapel Sabbath school officers and teachers in Cresswell prepared for a large Children’s Day program on Sabbath evening June 1st. The pretty chapel will be elaborately decorated with foliage and flowers, and a large attendance is expected for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Chapel
Cresswell
A Country Day School Program Recital Hosts Choir and Soloists
An assembly program lists students and teachers performing hymns and songs led by Rev. Bowers and Miss Bessie Quillen. Participants include Miss New Bowers, Olive Nelson, Pearl Peters, and audience with Stirring solos, recitations, and organ accompaniment by Miss Nora Wherrey and violin by Mr. M A Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptain
Joseph Summers
Rev. Bowers
Bessie Quillen
Miss New Bowers
Robin Red
Vern Wherrey
Susie Hissom
Mr. Wherrey
Pearl Veters
Olive Nelson
Pearl Peters
Merie
Dolly
Sarah’ Brabston
Wilda Benure
Edna Quersie Wherrey
Alicé Bendure
Johnny
Archie Brobsion
Wicome
Bendures
Ace
M.A. Nelson
Damage suit seeks wage protection against local officials and miners
Wasyl Kyvozeka sues Constable A L Beall Justice McCleary W I E Coal Mining Co. to halt execution on wages and seeks 300 damages for tying up funds. He alleges oppressive conduct in refusing appeal after a 4.50 judgment, with costs 12.75 and wage attachment. P P Lewis, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasyl Kyvozeka
A. L. Beall
Justice McCleary
Warren Township
W. & I. Be, Coal Mining Co
Koocka
P. P. Lewis
Social Roundup From Steubenville to New Alexandria
Tuesday notes show Scott Linn visiting relatives in Martin's Ferry and Miss Alwilda Cooper from Burgettstown shopping in the city. Socials include a large Barn dance hosted by Miss Anna Dawson near New Alexandria with twenty couples from Steubenville and forty from surrounding areas, plus a surprise party for Mrs. Rachel Cox near New Alexandria with about 100 guests bringing baskets and gifts. Also reported are local visitors from Bloomfield and Cadiz and a string of brief greetings between residents and travelers amid a lively country social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Linn
Martin's Ferry
Alwilda Cooper
Burgetts
Isis Martha
Lizzie
Minnie Long
Hopedale
Steubenville
Charles McLeish
Dillonvale
Canton
Anna Dawson
New Alexandria
Wm. L. Tipton
Bloomfield
J. ‘S.opeland
Joseph Knox
Amsterdam
Mt. Pleasant
Lucy
Alta Aukerman
Cadiz
William Aukerman
South Sixth Street
Rachel Cox
Cadiz Area Social Notes Mention Visits and Appointments
Cadiz area notes record visits by Mrs. W E Polen and others, movement of residents to Moccasin Gap and Steubenville, and a state appointment of eight deputy women inspectors led by Miss Kate McCaffrey. The list mentions Catherine Schaefer and William Baker wedding plans, local travel between Cadiz, Steubenville, and Dillonvale, plus summer plans for families at Wintersville and Holliday's Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. H. Stewart
Laura Nickohon
Martin's Perry
C. E. Stewart
Cadiz
W. E Polen
Steubenville
K. Nicholls
Burgettstown
Jessie V. Dickerson
Harrison County
W. H Dickerson
Sandusky
Morgan
Kate McCaffrey
Bellaire
Ohio
McCaffrey
Glass Workers
Ohio Valley
David Cunnigham
Moccasin Gap
Anna Rawn
E. V. Rawn
Rawn
Helen Cunningham
Doreas Cady Randall
James Cady
Cadiz Junction
California
Smith
Dickerson
Mary Morton
Harvard
Charles Vail
Charles D. Simeral
Soio
Marietta
Maurer
Catherine Schaefer
William Baker
J. N. Shafer
North Sixth Street
John M. Copeland
Smithfield
E. Naylor
Dillonvale
Archibald Neel
Odessa Neel
Henry N. Hammond
First National Bank of
Pateeee
Clarence Mansfield
Lloyd
Evanston
Chicago
Frank Mansfield
Wintersville
Robert J. Beatty
Columbus
Fox Hall
Holliday’s Cove
W. Va
New Trial Sought for John Slayer of Webster Case
David T. John, convicted of second degree murder in Webster’s death, seeks a new trial with 23 alleged grounds. Defense cites law and evidence errors, jury misconduct, improper testimony, and newly discovered material evidence. Merryman and Williams represent the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. John
Webster
Merryman & Williams
Local Marriage Licenses Listing Steubenville Pairings
A list of marriage licenses filed including Navzarena Mirella and Oliva Filippi of Ramsey Emelia Traversa and Adelina Checca of Steubenville Maurice T Dunlope and Lola M Stark of Steubenville James Potter and Lulu M Tweed of Steubenville Harry L Long of Unionport and Bessie J Quillen of Shelley's Daniel E Glover of Steubenville and Elsie Boston of Brilliant Aug Neuman Sr of Mingo Junction and Annie Schudeiske of Steubenville Ira T Dudgeon of Kilgore and Nona Mae Scott of Amsterdam Sherrod S Arnold and Rosia Fath T A Nolan and Mary E Congrin of Toronto John H Smith Jr of Dunglen and Julia M Steff of Dillonvale Thus Torrance and Jennie Oliver of Steubenville Chas E Freeland and Mary A Ramsey of Steubenville Dominick Neufee and Birdy Dunn of Piney Fork
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navzarena Mirella
Oliva Filippi
Ramsey
Emelia Traversa
Adelina Checca
Steubenville
Maurice T. Dunlope
Lola M. Stark
James Potter
Lulu M. Tweed
Harry L. Long
Unionport
Bessie J. Quillen
Shelley’s
Daniel E. Glover
Elsie Boston
Brilliant
Aug. Neuman
Seventieth Steubenville District Conference Agenda
The seventieth session of the Steu benville District Conference of the M. E. church will meet at Amsterdam Monday next and continue Tuesday. Monday afternoon Rev J A Ulman will address on Methodism and the Republic. Various speakers cover missionary Work devotional services, parish problems, ministerial courtesy, and Christian Advocate notes. Tuesday features prayer, theology discussion, conference impressions, and local option readings in a temperance rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
M. E. Church
Amsterdam
J. A. Ulman
A. D. Mink
T. J
P Secrest
Byc. Peck
P. M. Phillips
EF. Hugart
M. C. Grimes
Pitsburg
A. S. Boyer
J. R. Keyes
Monroe Patterson
Henry Gregg
R. E. Beetham
Scio College
E. E. King
S. A. Peregoy
W. E. King
W. E. Fetch
Administrator's Notice of Appointment for Nancy Hervey
David M. Brown appointed administrator of Nancy EB Hervey deceased in Wayne Township Jefferson County Ohio. Dated June 1908. Brown also notes attorney status and qualification of estate administration.
Death notice for Althea B Harden of Steubenville Ohio
Althea B Harden deceased late of Steubenville Township Jefferson County Ohio dated June 11 1908 with George P Harden listed. Public notice appears in local obituary or probate record.
Piles Dangers and Home Cure Promoted in Ad Style
The notice warns piles are dangerous and may lead to cancer if neglected. It urges prompt treatment using a drugstore mix of Carbolic Acid, Zotan, and Zine Ointment to be applied night and morning for relief and a cure.
Appointment of John D. Wigginton Estate Administrator
David M. Brown is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John D. Wigginton, deceased, of Steubenville township Jefferson County Ohio dated this 18th day of June 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea B. Harden
Steubenville
Steubenville Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
George P. Harden
Georgia A. Fulton
Nia
John D. Wigginton
David M. Brown
Dessert Instructions for Jell O Based Mold
Dissolve one package of flavored Jello in a pint of boiling water. When partly congealed beat until light adding one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroons. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. When cool it will jelly and may be served with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O costs too per package and can be bought at any grocer's.
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McKeown
Dennison
Tnt En Fiere
MacKiley
John Riley
Jefferson Works
Means
Henry Opperman
Fred Ingersoll
Luna Park
Ingersoll Park
Ingersolls
Sarah I. Moore
Mame
Eugene McKeown
Wilma Riley
Arthur Riley
John McConnell
Brazil
Ind
Ee Copeland
Ohn
Anderson
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Nye
Heptosophs
Odd Fellows
Valley
H. G. Dohrman
Stanton Park
Holy Name Church
H. A. Foster
R. M. Foster
Steubenvile
la Belle Ironworks
Eva Westlake
Independence
Ernest Foster
Carnegie
Paul Leet
Rayland
G. $. Davidson
Elmer Fell
Lodge
William Lease
Salem Township
Annapolis
Lease
Jno. Lease
Minerva Winnings
Margaret Newburn
Samuel Hoobler
B. W. Doyle
N. H. Holmes
Cktaim
Ed Blower
Dr. A
Chase Medicine
Buffalo
N.Y
Ayer
J.D
Nancy
Hervey
Wayne Township
Nancy EB. Hervey
D. M. Brown
Paiea
Cornelius EB. Linehan
Dunbar & Sweeney
E. E. Erskine
Carl Smith
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Reneth Steubenville Drug Co
Albert Snell
Albert F. Snell
Cincinnati
Manny
Garfield Place
Lilia Ts Wing
Dr. En
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